Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 Conducted in Ladakh.

National | Dated: 25 Mar 2025

In March 2025, the Department of Youth Services & Sports, Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh, successfully organized the Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 at Atting Village, Zanskar (Ladakh).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The festival blended sports, culture, and tourism, providing visitors with an immersive experience of Ladakh's unique winter heritage against the stunning backdrop of Zanskar Valley.
  • - The event was graced by Vikram Singh Malik, Administrative Secretary of Tourism, Culture, Youth Services & Sports, UT of Ladakh, as the Chief Guest (CG), and Punchok Tashi, Exe- Councilor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil (LAHDC-Kargil), as the Guest of Honor.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The festival showcased an array of thrilling sports and cultural events, including yoga on snow, snow skiing competitions (short-distance, long-distance, and cross-country), traditional archery, yak and horse riding, and folk dance and music performances by students.
  • (ii) The program featured captivating cultural performances by several Ama Thoqspa groups, highlighting the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Zanskar.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Where was the recently conducted Zanskar Winter Sports and Tourism Festival 2024-25 held?

Correct Answer: Ladakh

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